For those that missed the first instalment, our unsigned series looks to build a bridge between some under the radar talent and the various industry influencers that keep up with our content. Our goal is to help budding producers, who we handpick, to be able to find exposure and possibly a home for their yet unreleased productions. Instead of us writing about the producers, we’ve decided to get them to introduce themselves, so without further ado here’s the second in our unsigned series:

Nala – Lamuka

I’m Nala. I started producing and playing in the house party scene in Leeds and Manchester, back in 2010. I’m Massively influenced by the music of Northern and Western Africa, and I’ve always been obsessed with finding those dusty hidden gems. I love using those rhythm heavy, uplifting finds as ammunition to create something new and dance floor ready. I now have a wide array of original material, remixes and edits in the holsters. This years been a mad one so far, playing along side some great names in some great countries from the UK all the way to Ghana! I can’t wait to see whats gonna come next, keep your ears to the ground.
This tune is a remix of the mad experimental 80s track Lamuka by Zazou Bikaye + CY1. I wanted to take the amazing horns and crazy out of its time bassline forward to make something pretty different, something that doesn’t let off, a real stomper.

Cet article UNSIGNED 002 : Nala – Lamuka est apparu en premier sur Bolting Bits.

The fourth EP in Whiskey Disco spinoff Lovedancing‘s catalogue comes courtesy of Israeli duo Rabo & Snob (soundcloud) (themselves regular contributors to WD). R&S, which consists of DJ/Producers Obas Nenor and Eyal Rob, is best known for their sneaky re-edits of the global disco variety, often leaning heavily on Middle Eastern sample material. The Yawumna EP shifts the sonic focus to West Africa, building on a trip taken to Ghana and seamlessly integrating collaborations from local musicians.

The title track, which sits on the first groove of the record (and was the target of many an ID request during Obas Nenor’s Boiler Room set last year) is a haunting mid-tempo groover featuring Soma. “Yawumna” mixes together a pulsating dark bassline with exquisite string (kora, to be exact) and vocal work.

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For our premiere today, we have French producer Art of Tones remix of the track. An increase in tempo and added afrobeat flair repurpose the cut for slightly brighter and funkier moods. It’s a slightly looser take, integrating an analog bassline, tasty rhythm guitar (wah-wah included) and playful, sustained organ riffs for added fun.

On the B-side “Ifa” (featuring the vocalist Azizaa) is a slice of mean, afro-house badness, with Jacques Renault contributing a slicked out dub version. All of this makes for a nice package of two great originals and two purposeful flips from established vets in the house game. The Yawumna EP hits record stores on May 12th for those needing to scratch their afro house itch.

Martín Miguel

Cet article PREMIERE : Rabo & Snob – Yawumna ft. Soma (Art of Tones Remix) [Lovedancing] est apparu en premier sur Bolting Bits.